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Which of the following has been ranked the best college in the country (2017) as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)?

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UGC NET 2016 Paper 3 Management Question Paper (22-Jan-2017)
The correct answer is

Miranda House, Delhi

The question asks which college was ranked the best in the country in 2017 according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Let's analyze the available options and determine the correct answer:

  1. Miranda House, Delhi: According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2017, Miranda House, which is a constituent college for women at the University of Delhi, was ranked as the number one college in India. This ranking evaluates various factors, including teaching, learning resources, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and inclusivity.
  2. St. Stephen’s College, Delhi: While St. Stephen's College is another prestigious college affiliated with the University of Delhi, it did not receive the top position in the NIRF 2017 rankings.
  3. Fergusson College, Pune: Fergusson College, based in Pune, is a well-known college but it was not ranked as the top college in the country by NIRF in 2017.
  4. Maharaja’s College, Mysore: This college did not feature as the top-ranked institution in the NIRF 2017 list.

Considering the information from NIRF for the year 2017, it is clear that Miranda House, Delhi was indeed ranked as the best college in the country.

Hence, the correct answer is: Miranda House, Delhi.

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